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Bontril

Drug class – Oral appetite suppressant
Brand Names: Adipost, Anorex-SR, Appecon, Bontril PDM, Bontril Slow-Release, Melfiat, Obezine, Phendiet, Plegine, Prelu-2, Statobex

Bontril is the brand name of Phendimetrazine, produced by Carnrick Laboratories Inc. Bontril is an appetite suppressant and is used as a short-term supplement to diet and exercise in the treatment of obesity. Bontril is a sympathomimetic amine, which is similar to an amphetamine. It is also known as an "anorectic" or "anorexigenic" drug.

As a central nervous system stimulant, it stimulates the satiety (feeling of fullness) centre in the hypothalamus and neurotransmitters of the brain, which increases your heart rate and blood pressure and decreases your appetite. Bontril must be used in combination with a low calorie diet, behavior modification and regular exercise.

Bontril as an appetite suppressant is not a substitute for proper diet and research shows a regain of the lost weight after the discontinuation of the diet pill if proper diet and exercise schedule is not maintained.

How to use

Bontril should be taken only on consultation with a doctor to guard against possible side effects and probable drug interactions.
Bontril shows the best effect when taken in an empty stomach an hour before meals. But care should be taken that the diet pill is not crushed or chewed contemplating side effects.
Bontril is mainly used in the short term treatment of obesity. Therefore, it should not be used for more than 8 to 12 weeks considering the possibilities for addiction.
Bontril is not to be used as a substitute for diet. Moreover, it should only be administered as a prescription medication to assist with the battle of obesity and should not be used for "cosmetic" weight loss.

Side Effects

The initial adjustment: As your body adjusts to the medication, you may initially experience side effects like restlessness, anxiety, dizziness, headache, insomnia, diarrhea, dry mouth and changes in sex drive, allergic reactions (short of breath, closing of the throat, swelling of lips or tongue), hallucinations, difficulty in urinating, extreme hypertension, chest pain and throbbing heart.

What to avoid: Prolonged use of Bontril may lead to addiction and one may even experience withdrawal symptoms once you stop taking it.

Consult a doctor: Consult your doctor if these effects persist or you experience insomnia, headache or dizziness, nervousness or anxiety, restlessness or tremor, dry mouth or an unpleasant taste in your mouth, diarrhea or constipation, breathing difficulties, restlessness, etc.

Drug interaction

Consult your doctor and inform about all the prescription and nonprescription drugs you use.
Treatment with Bontril may spur a need for changes in insulin and other drug therapies.
Notify your doctor before taking Bontril if you are suffering from hypertension and are on drugs like guanethidine (Ismelin) as Bontril is said to reduce its effect thus causing an elevation in blood pressure levels.
Do not take Bontril if you are on monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) like isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), or phenelzine (Nardil) even in the last 14 days.
Use Bontril after judging all possibilities of drug interaction.

Precautions

It is advisable to consult a doctor before taking Bontril if you are affected by conditions like epilepsy or seizure disorder, diabetes, anxiety disorder, thyroid problems etc.
Bontril cannot be taken by women with heart disease or hypertension.
Bontril should not be taken by pregnant woman since it may cause birth defects in an unborn baby.
Bontril should not also be used by lactating mothers. Though not clinically proved, there is possibility that this diet pill may be passed into breast milk. Therefore, consult your doctor for you may have to stop nursing or stop using this drug.

Dosage

Bontril is usually taken once a day (sustained release formula) or two to three times daily (immediate-release formula) before meals on an empty stomach.
One Bontril Slow-Release Capsule (105 mg) is taken in the morning, 30-60 minutes before the morning meal.
The dosage for the drug varies from person to person depending upon the body metabolism. Therefore, consult a doctor before taking the drug and administer as prescribed by your physician.
In any case, Bontril diet pills are strictly advised to be used only under medical supervision so as to prevent probable drug interaction and possible side-effects

Overdose: Seek emergency medical attention immediately. Symptoms of Bontril overdose include restlessness, tremor, rapid breathing, confusion, hallucinations, convulsions, unconsciousness, panic, drowsiness, aggressiveness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, an irregular heartbeat and seizures.

Symptoms of acute overdose may include restlessness, tremor, hyperreflexia, rapid respiration, confusion, assaultive tendency, hallucinations, and panic states.

Missed dose: Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is too late or almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. A dose taken too late in the day will cause insomnia. Never take a double dose of this medication.

Storage
Bontril diet pill should be stored at room temperature in a cool and dry place. Keep away from the reach of children.

Important note
The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be interpreted to indicate that use of the drug is safe, apt, or effectual for you. It is recommended that you consult your healthcare provider before using this drug.